Dupe review · Àerre
Ghostwood
Ghostwood is Àerre's answer to Byredo Mojave Ghost.
- Smells like
- Byredo Mojave Ghost
- Price
- $49
- Size
- —
- Per 100ml
- —
- Original per 100ml
- $330
- Made by
- Àerre
The FragDNA review · on paper
A Sparse Echo of Byredo’s Mojave Ghost
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The dupe’s brief note list points to a floral‑woody opening.
- Dry-down
- The base notes suggest a lingering woody, subtle floral finish.
- Best for
- gentle floral‑woody moments
Àerre Ghostwood’s sheet lists just two ingredients—magnolia and cedar—both of which also appear in Byredo’s Mojave Ghost. The original, however, layers those shared notes with ambrette, nesberry, sandalwood, violet, chantilly musk and ambergris, creating a broader palette. On paper, the dupe therefore reads as a markedly pared‑back version of the original’s composition.
Without the additional facets of ambrette’s musky sweetness, nesberry’s fruity edge, sandalwood’s creamy wood, violet’s powdery hue, and the marine‑ambergris finish, Ghostwood is unlikely to deliver the same depth. It may suit wearers who prefer a clean, straightforward floral‑woody scent, but the lack of supporting notes means the paper profile is far less intricate than the original’s.
The verdictOn paper the dupe offers only two of the original’s eight notes, resulting in a much simpler scent profile that may not capture the full character of Byredo’s Mojave Ghost.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Ghostwood scores 6.8 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Mojave Ghost.
Àerre describes it with magnolia and cedar — a different vocabulary from Mojave Ghost's pyramid, so judge it on the votes below as much as the notes.
At $49 it costs 85% less than Mojave Ghost.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Àerre publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Byredo Mojave Ghost is ambrette and nesberry at first, sandalwood, magnolia and violet at its heart and cedar, chantilly musk and ambergris at the end. Àerre set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- ambrette
- nesberry
Heart
- sandalwood
- magnolia
- violet
Base
- cedar
- chantilly musk
- ambergris
For the one who finds beauty in barren places, wrapping soft ambrette, sandalwood and magnolia into a quiet, ghostly desert bloom that lingers.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 19 twins of Byredo Mojave Ghost we can price, Ghostwood is number 18 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Copycat Fragrances Ghost $29/100ml
- 02 The Essence Vault Mojave Ghost $32/100ml
- 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
- 04 The Essence Vault Mojave Ghost $32/100ml
- 05 Noted Aromas Mojave $33/100ml
- 06 The Dupe Spot Mojave Ghost #189 $36/100ml
- 07 Match Perfumes Mojave Ghost $41/100ml
- 08 ALT Fragrances Desert Phantom $82/100ml
- 09 HK Perfumes Literally No.1 $89/100ml
- 10 Oakcha Desert Glass $92/100ml
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The community
What people say about Ghostwood
Rating
—How close to Mojave Ghost
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Àerre Ghostwood smell like?
It is built to smell like Byredo Mojave Ghost — ambrette and nesberry up top, sandalwood, magnolia and violet in the heart, cedar, chantilly musk and ambergris in the base.
Is Àerre Ghostwood a dupe of Byredo Mojave Ghost?
Yes — Àerre sells it as its version of Byredo Mojave Ghost.
Where can I buy Àerre Ghostwood?
It is in stock at $49 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.